ISO 10110-16-2023 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10110-16:2023 — Optics and photonics — Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems — Part 16: Diffractive surfaces. This part of the ISO 10110 series defines how to present, describe and dimension diffractive optical functions added to optical surfaces (planes, spherical, aspheric and general optical surfaces) on technical drawings for design, procurement and manufacture.

Abstract

This document provides general methods for describing surfaces that include a diffractive optical function in the ISO 10110 drawing conventions. It specifies presentation, description and dimensioning practices for diffractive surfaces in technical drawings, and notes exclusions such as surfaces with random surface textures (e.g., stochastic anti‑reflection structures) and fully three‑dimensional diffractive structures (for example, Bragg gratings, volume holograms and acousto‑optical modulators). The document does not cover test/qualification methods or manufacturing tools and processes.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 10 July 2023 (Edition 1, 2023).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 37.020 (Optical equipment); 01.100.20 (Mechanical engineering drawings).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2023).
• Number of pages: 29 pages (ISO official record).

Scope

ISO 10110-16:2023 defines conventions and methods to present, describe and dimension diffractive optical functions applied to optical surfaces on engineering drawings within the ISO 10110 series. It is intended for diffractive structures that are surface‑based (phase or amplitude gratings, microrelief patterns on optical surfaces) and for common base geometries (plano, spherical, aspheric and general surfaces). The standard explicitly excludes random surface‑texturing approaches (e.g., stochastic antireflection textures) and volumetric or fully 3D diffractive devices such as Bragg mirrors, volume holograms (HOE) and acousto‑optic modulators; it also excludes test/qualification procedures and manufacturing tooling/methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Conventions for representing diffractive features on optical drawings (how to show diffractive zones, notation and view conventions).
• Methods to describe geometry and functional parameters of surface diffractive structures (period, blaze, phase profile, region boundaries, alignment references).
• Dimensioning and tolerance notation relevant to diffractive surface features within the ISO 10110 drawing framework.
• Definitions of applicability and explicit exclusions (random textures, volumetric diffractive elements, and manufacturing/test methods are out of scope).
• Integration of diffractive surface notation with other ISO 10110 parts for a complete drawing specification.

Typical use and users

Primary users are optical designers, optical mechanical engineers, drafting and CAD personnel producing fabrication drawings, procurement specialists specifying optical components, and quality/inspection engineers who interpret drawing indications for acceptance and testing. Optical manufacturers and system integrators reference this part of ISO 10110 when diffractive elements must be communicated unambiguously on engineering drawings. The ISO 10110 series is the reference framework for such drawing indications.

Related standards

ISO 10110-16:2023 is one part of the ISO 10110 series. Relevant adjacent parts include (examples): ISO 10110-1 (General — series scope and drawing principles), ISO 10110-5 (Surface form tolerances), ISO 10110-6 (Centring and tilt tolerances), ISO 10110-9 (Surface treatment and coatings), and ISO 10110-18 (Stress birefringence, bubbles and inclusions, homogeneity and striae). Users typically apply multiple parts of ISO 10110 together to produce complete drawings and specifications.

Keywords

ISO 10110, diffractive surfaces, diffractive optics, optical drawings, technical drawing notation, surface diffractive structure, phase grating, microrelief, drawing conventions, optical tolerancing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10110-16:2023 is an international standard that specifies how to present, describe and dimension diffractive optical functions applied to surfaces within the ISO 10110 series of drawing indications for optical elements and systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers representation and dimensioning rules for surface‑based diffractive structures on common optical surface geometries (planes, spheres, aspheres and general surfaces). It excludes random surface textures (e.g., stochastic AR textures), volumetric diffractive devices (Bragg gratings, HOE) and does not provide test/qualification or manufacturing process specifications.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Optical designers, CAD/drawing engineers, component specifiers, optical manufacturers and quality/inspection personnel who need consistent, unambiguous drawing indications for diffractive optical surfaces. The ISO 10110 series is the industry reference for such drawing conventions.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — ISO 10110-16:2023 was published in July 2023 (published date 10 July 2023) and is listed as a published International Standard. Check national adoption documents (e.g., national bodies' catalogs) for local adoption or bilingual national editions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 16 of the ISO 10110 series (Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems). Multiple other parts (for example Parts 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 18, etc.) define complementary drawing conventions and tolerancing rules.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Diffractive surfaces, diffractive optics, optical drawings, drawing notation, ISO 10110, phase grating, microrelief, surface specification, optical tolerancing.